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Anzac Day

American

noun

April 25, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand commemorating the Anzac landing on Gallipoli, Turkey, in 1915, the first major engagement of Australian and New Zealand forces in World War I.

Anzac Day British

noun

25 April, a public holiday in Australia and New Zealand commemorating the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915

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Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown was heckled on Friday as he formally welcomed crowds to a service marking Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance for military servicemen and servicewomen.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

The Anzac Day services began as the first light broke on the peninsula in northwest Turkey, with a mournful Aboriginal didgeridoo performance and the singing of hymns and solemn songs.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

The long-awaited find comes ahead of April 25 commemorations for Anzac Day, a major day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand for their troops killed in all military conflicts.

From Reuters • Apr. 22, 2023

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the ill-fated Gallipoli landings during World War One.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2022

Trading was closed in Australia for Anzac Day, a national holiday.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2022

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